#air-cargo-capacity
(19 articles)Lufthansa Cargo's A321 Fleet Grounding Signals Narrowbody Freighter Crisis
Lufthansa Cargo has effectively abandoned its four Airbus A321 converted freighter aircraft that have been grounded for nearly four months, signaling a broader retreat from narrowbody cargo operations
Western Sydney Airport Expands Air Cargo Capacity by 33% for Australia
Western Sydney International Airport has officially commenced cargo operations, marking a structural expansion of Australia's air freight infrastructure. Qantas Freight launched the first commercial a
MSC Orders Boeing 777-8 Cargo Jets to Expand Air Freight
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping operator, has ordered next-generation Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft, marking a strategic expansion into air freight op
DHL Launches Thailand-US Freighter Route to Boost Air Cargo
DHL has established a new dedicated freighter route connecting Thailand and the United States, marking a significant expansion in air cargo infrastructure between Southeast Asia and North America. Thi
FedEx-CMA CGM Deal Signals New Air Cargo Capacity Competition
CMA CGM's $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain represents a significant consolidation in contract logistics, but the strategic detail lies in the complementary air cargo capacity agreements
Amazon, DHL Launch Emergency Air Bridge for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Following devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed over 3,800 people and displaced nearly 2 million, Amazon Air Cargo and DHL have rapidly mobilized their air freight networks to establis
Freighter Capacity Crisis: Airlines Reshape Global Networks Amid Shortages
Airlines are experiencing significant pressure to reallocate freighter capacity across global markets as multiple structural and cyclical forces converge. Geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, r
China Southern Cargo Leases 3 Boeing 777-300 Converted Freighters
China Southern Air Logistics, the cargo division of state-owned China Southern Airlines, has committed to a long-term lease of three Boeing 777-300 Extended Range converted freighters through AerCap,
DHL Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast on Q2 Surge in Pre-Tax Income
DHL Group significantly raised its 2026 earnings forecast to €6.5 billion (vs. €6.2 billion prior guidance) following robust second-quarter results that demonstrated the carrier's ability to capitaliz
Schiphol Airport Cargo Operations Face Immense Pressure
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's major air cargo hubs, is experiencing significant operational pressure that threatens to constrain cargo throughput and delivery timelines across the continent. The r
NIA Opens First Cargo Gateway to Relieve Delhi Airport Bottleneck
Noida International Airport (NIA) has commenced air cargo operations this week, marking a pivotal moment for India's air freight infrastructure. With Delhi Airport experiencing significant capacity co
China Expands Cargo Routes to Counter Global Supply Chain Volatility
China is implementing a significant air cargo capacity expansion across 80 routes, signaling a strategic response to ongoing global supply chain instability. This deployment reflects growing demand fo
UPS Invests $50M in Mexico Cross-Border Air Freight Service
UPS has announced a significant $50 million investment in cross-border freight air services connecting the United States and Mexico, marking a strategic expansion of its North American logistics netwo
UPS Invests $50M in Automotive Logistics, Expands Mexico Air Freight
UPS has announced a $50 million investment targeting the automotive logistics sector with a strategic focus on expanding air freight operations through Mexico. This capital deployment signals the carr
Taiwan Air Freight Market Growth Forecast: 2026-2034 Outlook
This market research report examines Taiwan's air freight sector, projecting growth trajectories through 2034. Taiwan serves as a critical hub for semiconductor and electronics exports, making its air
FedEx Returns 30-Year-Old MD-11s Amid Global Capacity Crisis
FedEx is preparing to return its fleet of 30-year-old MD-11 freighter aircraft to service within weeks, signaling acute pressure on global air cargo capacity. The move comes as Middle East airspace cl
FedEx Returns MD-11F Freighters to Active Service
FedEx has returned MD-11F freighter aircraft to active service, signaling a strategic capacity expansion in response to sustained demand for air cargo operations. The MD-11F is a wide-body, long-range
Avianca Cargo Moves 21,000 Tons in Record Mother's Day Season
Avianca Cargo has successfully navigated one of the year's most demanding seasonal peaks, moving over 21,000 tons of fresh flowers during the Mother's Day shipping season. This achievement underscores
DHL Adds 3 Weekly Asia-US Air Cargo Flights Starting June 2024
DHL Global Forwarding is expanding controlled air cargo capacity on a critical Asia-US trade lane by introducing three weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights beginning June 1, 2024. The new service will